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Washington Wizards consider protected players for upcoming expansion draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:13 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Washington Wizards consider protected players for upcoming expansion draft
Summary

As NBA expansion teams move closer to reality, the Washington Wizards evaluate their roster for the expansion draft. With possible teams in Las Vegas and Seattle by the 2028-29 season, the Wizards may protect up to eight players. Key young players like Alex Sarr and AJ Dybantsa are expected to be safe, while the fate of veterans like Anthony Davis remains uncertain. The final protected spot may be a competitive choice among players like Justin Champagnie and Deandre Ayton. Decisions will be influenced by the Wizards' roster dynamics for the 2026-27 season.

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By the Numbers
  • •NBA expansion teams may debut by the 2028-29 season.
  • •Wizards can protect up to eight players in the expansion draft.
  • •Young players like Alex Sarr and AJ Dybantsa are likely protected.
  • •Veteran Anthony Davis’s status for protection is uncertain.
  • •Final protected spot could be between Justin Champagnie and Deandre Ayton.
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  • 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Which Washington Wizards Should Be Protected in Expansion Draft?
What they're saying
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With NBA expansion teams on the horizon, who along the Washington Wizards' 2026-27 roster would be protected in an expansion draft?

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